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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,734

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $19,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,177

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $17,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $21,702 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Package 2 2,885        
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385 385
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler 479       0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450    
Wood trim         0
Package 2 2,636        
Rear side airbags 310 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,589 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Rear spoiler 310       0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320    
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 5,514 6,005 5,205 4,555 2,255
Options (change) 4,845 5,465 4,735 4,145 2,050
Destination 630 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $29,734 $49,200 $52,700 $62,650 $87,150
Total Invoice $27,177 $45,015 $48,200 $57,255 $79,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,266
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$29,734$49,200$52,700$62,650$87,150
Adjustments for Features0-625-925-1,725-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,734$48,575$51,775$60,925$82,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200$12,350$33,835
Total Invoice$27,177$45,015$48,200$57,255$79,815
Adjustments for Features0-572-846-1,576-4,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,177$44,443$47,354$55,679$75,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,911$11,236$31,031

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200   $200
MP3-compatible player$50    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,615$2,240$2,540$3,340$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$925$1,725$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-572-846-1,576-4,341

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length179.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in72.7 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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